And So It Begins

There is no better reason for creating a new bag then wearing out the old one.  Besides I am leaving for Virginia to see my daughter Laura Gunn and she's an artist and therefore fun to share with. And so I had to begin.  I cut out a 5/8 yards of flannel and started laying out pieces radiating from a center composed of Laura's brand new gorgeous bird print.  I was feeling purple.  I have a collection of exotic fabrics I call "jewelry".  That gives me access to plenty of texture.

 

 

Here's the back, you can the seam.  I lined the 5/8 yd with another 5/8 yd piece, a stripe by Kaffe Fasset. I put a large pocket which I divided into two spaces.  Then I stitched the two pieces together leaving an opening to turn.  After that you just paper bag the bottom and add a casing and handles.  I put elastic in the casing and added ball fringe.

 

Is this not to die for? I can't wait to show it to the guys at check in.  They all know me.   I don't really need a new bag to be excited about seeing my Grandchildren but it makes me feel pretty spiffy none the less.  That would make me a spiffy crazy grandma!

    

Comments

[Joyce]

Okay, I've finally figured out that I have a problem with random. I love it but I have a hard time doing it. When I start trying to make a crazy quilt block, I over-think and find myself making it really "design-y" (is that a word?). What I need to do is study your bag and your journal work and try to get "in the zone" where I my inner critic can't reach me to tell me, "Don't put that with that! Don't make this patch so big and make it rounder?" When I can tell my inner critic to just shut up, maybe I'll be free.

[elinor peace bailey]

Ah the critic, so hard to fight. Laughter helps, thus refusing to take her seriously. Perhaps the anxiety you feel when something is a bit off could be called excitment. Leave it random for a while, leave it just before you yield to the critic and make the piece simetrical, balaanced, decorATOR. I'd love to see some of your work, see what you're talking about

[Jackie Dawson]

Oh my gosh - the bag is fabulous! Check in guys will love it. Please make it a kit, because you know my black and white banking brain cannot do it alone. I struggle following your doll patterns! Have a good trip and enjoy your family.

[DC Cuz]

I got to see this up close and personal! Great fun!!